Zack Monroe
Bio
I blog. But when I'm not blogging I'm spending my time reading, running and spending money on things I don't need
Stories (6/0)
Concussions Facts Active Bodies Should Understand
UPMC Sports Medicine points out that the world sports and general recreation faces over 1-3 million cases of concussions per year. Sports ranging from football to women's soccer are prone to head and brain injuries that could result in life-long damage and disabilities. On top of that, 15% of young high school students involved in athletics had experienced a concussion. 6% of these students have received two or more.
By Zack Monroe4 years ago in Longevity
Stopping Child Mistreatment, Neglect, and Abuse
The American Society for the Protective Care of Children reported that over four million child abuse and neglect related reports have been received, and over 140,000 children received help from post-response services.
By Zack Monroe5 years ago in Criminal
Why Do People Commit Abusive Acts Towards Their Partners?
The domestic violence hotline website says that, on average, about 24 people per minute are victims of abuse, physical violence, and rape from their own partner, which stretches into over 12 million people in a year. Huffpost also states that about 38,000,000 women have experienced at least one act of violence or abuse from their partner.
By Zack Monroe5 years ago in Humans
Severance Packages: Common Questions CA Employees Ask
What is a severance package? A severance package, or severance agreement, is offered to employees when they are laid off or terminated by their employer. These package offers include essential benefits and payments that vary depending on the length and position the employee had with the previous company. The standard severance pay includes a week's salary for every year the employee has worked. An executive position would typically receive more.
By Zack Monroe5 years ago in Journal
Preparing Your Car for a Safe Road Trip
Nothing's more frustrating than experiencing car trouble or a mechanical failure when driving around the neighborhood or during the daily commute. But what if you were to experience car trouble when on a long road trip? The scenario feels a hundred times more stressful, especially when friends or family are along the ride.
By Zack Monroe5 years ago in Wheel
Motorcycles: Worth the Risk?
While stuck in the endless sea of cars of our daily work commute, you notice a few motorcyclists cutting through the endless crawl of traffic, and you sit there helplessly daydreaming about how cool it would be to own a motorcycle. I mean why not consider investing in a motorcycle? The benefits seem to clearly outweigh the disadvantages, right?
By Zack Monroe5 years ago in Wheel
